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B8 LCG

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,365 mi
Last recorded48,365 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LCG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 48,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 48,029 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear flexi pipes at rear subframe corroding - not excessive. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 46,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at joint to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at joint to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 44,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 43,944 miles

Front exhaust clamp split still secure.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferulles. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on axle slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 43,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust clamp split still secure.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferulles. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on axle slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 41,473 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp starting to split still secured. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn but still clears effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle brake pipes have corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,156 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,616 miles

engine cover

underbody splash guards fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,562 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,667 miles

this vehicle has passed the vosa emissions test. emissions were too low to produce a reading

Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,052 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,477 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,467 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 8,845 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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B8 LCG is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 LCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 LCG is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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